Morning journal and courier., 1887-02-08

5Temple Place, an of BOSTON, ,ast of Mass. To all Royal Masons of the obediencs of the sover-
 eign sanctuary, U. s. A.
 SORROW! SORROW SORROW
 Once more the scythe has entered the sacred DOT tals of our Sovereign sanctuary and cut down one
 On the ih of January, 1887, the life and spirit of our dearly beloved and very illustrious grand he easS H9n nacle and entered the eternal mysteries across the
 Brother Cummings born in New Hampshire, January 1838 was educated in the schools of his and for some years studied law. In the carly days of the civil war he entered the army volunteer ing from the seat If war he entered the printing and publishing business in Boston, where he cort1nued to do thriving business till the day of his death. He sided in the city of Somerville, from which he was repeatedly sent to the State leg elected mayor of his city; universally respected by all who knew him, and dearly loved by all his Honor Reporter and the Masonic World He was considered an authority on all matters connected an editor As speaker, he was always forcibie chaste and eloquent. As an editor. he was terse
 He might have been termed the friend of secret societies. No man ever lived whose removal from At the time of his death he was a member in good standing of almost innumerable organizations Grand Army of the Republic, Ancient Order of United Workmen Independent Order of Odd Eel lows, Encampment of Odd Fellows. being also su- preme treasurer of the Home Circle and the Royal Society of Good Fellows, president of the Eastern Associates, past supreme regent of the Royal Area mum, past supreme dictator of the Knights of Honor, an honored member of the Legion of Honor, of Soley lodge, F. and A. M.. of Somerville Royal Arch chapter a 32d degree member of the Scottish Rite, and most wise of Theban Senate Knight Phil osophers, 45o, Royal Masonic Rite.
 As an outward expression of our great sorrow all members Of the Royal Masonic Rite, Of the obedi of the Sovereign sanctuary of the U. S. A., hereby earnestly requested to wear the left lapel of the coat the mourning button of the Rite for thirty days, commencing February 1, 1887.
 To fill the vacancy caused by the death of our late Very H. Bro. Cummings the 14th day of January appointed Very Ill. Bro. hdwin Baker, 33o 90o 95o, fof Providence, R., L. to he office of Grand secretary general of the Sovereign sanctuary Royal Masonic Rite in the United States of Amer ica. Bro. Baker is one of the most zealous work CTS in Masonry to be found in his State. He has for many years occupied the p sition of grand secretary of the Grand lodge, F. and A NJ of R. l.. and still occupies that position He is a prominent Royal Arch Mason, past most ilustrious grand master of Royal and Select Mas tor easons of Rhode Island, prominent Knight Templar, past most wise of Rhode Island chapter of Rose Croix, IS deg, A. 6 A. Scottish Rite Northern jurisdiction and at present most wise of Delta Rose Croix chapter No. 526, Royal Masonic Rite.
 Saluting you from all points of the double tri angle, remain fraternally yOurs
 DARIUS WILSON, sS deg, 90 deg, 96 deg, Grand master general Done in our sanctuary, of Boston. ast of Mass (Seal) this 24th Ia of Epophi 00o5887 Attest.
 | BENJAMIN s. HILL. 33 deg, 90 deg, s5 deg, | First assistant grand secret ary